Stephen Shedletzky

Stephen graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with an HBA, focusing on leadership, communication and strategy. He has received extensive leadership and coaching training with the Coaches Training Institute. Stephen has worked with leaders internationally, with clients from the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Ontario Provincial Police, Rutgers University, Loblaw companies and Gordon Food Services.

"Your presentation was such a wonderful way to launch our conference. Even though I think some in the room wondered at the outset “what is this all about?”, you converted all in the room very quickly. You set the tone for an open, dynamic and meaningful discussion. Many thanks!"

- VP, Office of the President, Business Development Bank of Canada

Stephen stands to engage people in meaningful ways so that we live in a more fulfilled world. He supports leaders to create environments where their people feel inspired to go to work and feel safe while they are there, so they can go on to accomplish remarkable things. He challenges teams to assess their relationship with technology, bringing the perspective that perhaps what we believe brings us together, is the very thing that isolates us. Though technology is a powerful tool, Stephen believes that when we disconnect from it, we are more able to connect, create and innovate.

As the founder of Inspiraction (http://inspiraction.ca) and movement correspondent with Simon Sinek’s team (https://startwithwhy.com/about), Stephen serves those inspired by the message to inspire and live in service to others. In his engaging and dynamic style, Stephen speaks, leads workshops, consults and coaches to help leaders and organizations discover, articulate and live their Why – their driving purpose, cause or belief. He also co-hosts and co-produces the Start With Why Podcast, downloaded in over 150 countries.